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« Reply #125 on: February 09, 2009, 07:42:32 AM » |
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« Reply #126 on: February 09, 2009, 07:42:39 AM » |
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Do we know for sure K2 won't have a replaceable battery?
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« Reply #127 on: February 09, 2009, 07:43:20 AM » |
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For books that you don't get from Amazon.
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« Reply #128 on: February 09, 2009, 07:43:40 AM » |
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The best thing about this announcement for all of us is it demonstrates that Amazon is committed to the Kindle for the long run, which is great news whether you're K1 or K2!
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« Reply #129 on: February 09, 2009, 07:44:37 AM » |
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I am guessing it is a non-replaceable battery. That's getting more and more common.
No doubt, there will be places like RapidRepair that provide DIY kits to replace the battery. Or, if your battery fails early, it'll be covered by warranty.
I wouldn't hold back on this because of battery concerns... going built-in seems to be the direction gadgets are going. The main downside is, you can't pack a second battery with you when you're away from power for a long time.
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« Reply #130 on: February 09, 2009, 07:44:50 AM » |
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I have an SD card but haven't really used it. I think the reasoning is that a lot of people download free books and that way they can store for future use as opposed to going and downloading again. (Amazon does not store books bought/downloaded from other sites). If you like old titles and want to keep them for prosperity, it is a very nice feature. Since Kindle 2 has so much storeage space, it probably wouldn't be much of an issue. OK my turn to whine: I would still rather have folders!
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« Reply #131 on: February 09, 2009, 07:44:57 AM » |
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Q from a Kindle newbie. If you download the book from your computer wouldn't there be a copy there? Why would you need so much storage?
Amazon will store all Amazon books you purchase so you can upload those easily enough. If you download free books from any one of the free book websites, those are not stored by Amazon. If you don't have it on your Kindle and you don't have your computer with you, you cannot get to those free books easily. The SD card allows you to carry your entire library which allows you to access anything that you want to read. Realisticly speaking if you are carrying 1400 books you are probably going to find something to read but I prefer to have the option to carry 4,000 books if I want. |
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« Reply #132 on: February 09, 2009, 07:45:38 AM » |
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I'll sell you my Kindle one so that you can use your accessories if you don't want the Kindle 2. How come I feel slighted? Go read the Amazon website and it says I have been upgraded automatically. So, I have an M-Edge Exec and Lite, and my skin. Now, I have to buy another flippin' case because they don't include one. Tell me exactly how it is that I'm supposed to be happy? I guess I now need to go call customer service.  |
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« Reply #133 on: February 09, 2009, 07:48:11 AM » |
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What cover should I get to hold it in well well? Should I place a separate order so I don't mess up my original (in waiting) order?
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« Reply #134 on: February 09, 2009, 07:48:27 AM » |
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I know I said I would not do this. I just ordered the Kindle 2. I like the read to me feature. Not sure yet what I will do with Kindle 1. I am still shakeing from ordering Kindle 2.
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« Reply #135 on: February 09, 2009, 07:49:07 AM » |
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heheh I love engadgets review of King's story. And now Crunch Gear is pretty much saying the same thing.
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« Reply #136 on: February 09, 2009, 07:49:12 AM » |
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I'll sell you my Kindle one so that you can use your accessories if you don't want the Kindle 2.
I need to call CS. I like the looks from the picture and such. I will probably just end up selling my accessories. We'll see. |
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« Reply #137 on: February 09, 2009, 07:49:26 AM » |
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OMG My dad is going to have a K2...he was one of those waiting for his kindle. He liked mine. I wonder if he will even like the K2?
It doesn't matter to me. I cannot hold something that thin with buttons that small. So no Phoebe 2 for me.
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« Reply #138 on: February 09, 2009, 07:51:18 AM » |
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2 year extended warranty for $65.00. I'm definitely buying that. Won't have to worry about the battery or anything else.
I've already bought a warranty with ADH - so at least I'm set there. |
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« Reply #139 on: February 09, 2009, 07:51:30 AM » |
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It looks to me like the screen on the K2 is smaller than on the K1??
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« Reply #140 on: February 09, 2009, 07:51:36 AM » |
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I'm thinking there is going to be a WHOLE lot of K1s and accessories for sale. I'm very content with my K1 too, Sailor although I may get in on the "fire sale" of all the goodies from the fallout. Personally, I would not be happy to have to buy a cover separate- I'm one of those that would never read one without a cover- don't like the feel of it. Each to his own....
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« Reply #141 on: February 09, 2009, 07:52:30 AM » |
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Well that was FUN!
I have listed a cover and skin for sale under accessories.
I'll take a small hit for jumping the gun and ordering those before I had an actual K in my hands...
Stay well my friends, love the updated banner Sir!
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« Reply #142 on: February 09, 2009, 07:53:05 AM » |
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and so it ends. No folders. (pouts)
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« Reply #143 on: February 09, 2009, 07:53:54 AM » |
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I *love* my K1. But I'm about ready to click. That joystick, and the 'swipe' action for turning pages, is really appealing to me.
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« Reply #144 on: February 09, 2009, 07:54:45 AM » |
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Thanks for everything HARVEY...You're the best.
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« Reply #145 on: February 09, 2009, 07:55:35 AM » |
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« Reply #146 on: February 09, 2009, 07:56:22 AM » |
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Looks like the Amazon-brand leather case holds the new kindle much more securely:  So that's what those slots are for on the side. Works for me! |
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« Reply #147 on: February 09, 2009, 07:56:29 AM » |
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I *love* my K1. But I'm about ready to click. That joystick, and the 'swipe' action for turning pages, is really appealing to me.
Harvey, I missed that on "swipe." What is that? It appears I have no choice - if I want a Kindle it will be v2 - according to Just spoke to Amazon thread. |
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« Reply #148 on: February 09, 2009, 07:56:41 AM » |
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I'm keeping my K1, now I have one I can carry with me and one I can leave at home. With the new sync feature I can read either of them and not have to remember where I was. Anything not from Amazon can go on my K1 SD card. I'm pumped.
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« Reply #149 on: February 09, 2009, 07:56:47 AM » |
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Thanks for everything HARVEY...You're the best.
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